(GenevaLunch) - Andy Murray confirmed his position as one the top players of the year by winning the Madrid Masters, defeating France’s new number one Gilles Simon 6-4 7-6 (8-6).

The world top two were both beaten in the semi-finals. Rafael Nadal lost to Neuchatel-based Simon, a player whose good humour and  Gallic charm converted much of the Madrid crowd. Roger Federer was beaten 3-6 6-3 7-5 by Murray but had the compensation of passing Pete Sampras’ record as the top prize winner in tennis history, with $43.3 million. Asked by swissinfo about his investments he said his financial instincts were conservative, that he was not a big risk-taker. “Anyway, I have a big mattress.” Details, swissinfo

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